Posts tagged empowerment
Why Being Open-Minded Has Huge Value

“Overthinking and chronic stress feed into this lens by breeding deconstructive thoughts that are often beyond our control. This fear of a loss of autonomy often causes us to feel imprisoned by our own limiting thoughts. Open-mindedness paints a path towards awareness and consciousness where how you choose to construct meaning from your environmental stimuli establishes control over how and what you think.”

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The Voice of Me: My Journey to Self-Actualization

“I realize my full potential and I have a desire to openly express myself and be the best that I can be. I have not always had this ambition. My story is about my journey from confidence to loss of sense of self to re-affirming who I am and who I want to be. I hope to empower the BSC community to love themselves, believe in themselves, and reach their full potential.”


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One of Five

“Being one of the five Black women in the design program of my year has taught me a lot about myself, the design industry & how important it is to be surrounded by people that are like you. When I look back at the past three years of being a designer, I realize that there were certain things that I needed to grow as an individual & creative.”

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Fine, I'll Hire Myself

“Becoming your own boss can be inspiring and empowering but the road to get there is often tough. Do you choose to stay in your part-time job that overworks you or do you take the leap of faith to make it on your own? Neither choice is easy, I've done them both and I want to let you in on my story of how I overcame those obstacles and got to where I am today.”

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Dealing with Exhaustion

“Your feelings are justified, baby…I completely understand that it’s frustrating, especially when you are trying and it seems like nothing is working out. Always remember that it is okay to take a break and to have a regular self-care routine.”
Read Nicole’s letter to the women who are tired of being strong all the time. Prioritize your self-care, sis.

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